Agenda 07/08/2014 Item # 4CP R O C L A M A T I O IV 7/8/2014 4.C.
WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received word of the ending of
World War II; and
WHEREAS, On that day, people in Co//ier County, Florida and around the world greeted the news
of the Allies' noble victory with, humility and spiritual reflection as we welcomed home
our own, and
WHEREAS, the County of Comer, its citizens and local businesses understand the meaning of this
historic day that signaled preservation of American's freedom and today's need to
connect the latest generation to the greatest generation to pass along the stories of
valor and sacrifice, and
WHEREAS, Collier County has a strong interest in promoting awareness of the Spirit of 45
Congressional Concurrent Resolution of the 111th US Congress of August 2010 and the
Florida Legislature of August 2013, and,
WHEREAS, Collier County will work diligently with its residents and businesses to promote Collier
County and Florida's understanding of the debt we owe to this WWII greatest
generation, whose 2015 Spirit of 45 representatives are Victor Bucket, US Navy
Veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor and Harold Poppy' Wagner, US Marine Veteran
and participant at Iwo Jima.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that August 9th be designated as
VICTOR BUCKET AND PAPPY WAGNER DAY
In tribute to the Pacific Theater; all citizens in Collier County, Florida
are invited to join in the effort to keep the Spirit of 45 Alive
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of July 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENVINS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.C.
7/8/2014 4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation to declare August 9, 2014 as Victor Bucket and Pappy
Wagner Day to be accepted by Victor Bucket, US Navy Veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor
and Harold ' Pappy' Wagner, US Marine Veteran. Sponsored by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 7/8/2014
Prepared By
Name: SmithCamden
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
7/1/2014 3:54:08 PM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 7/2/2014 11:48:58 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 7/2/2014 12:01:10 PM
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